Lawsuit Finance Blog

Wrongful termination or employment discrimination happens when an employee is unfairly fired or laid. Being fired is troublesome, but the impact on one’s life, family, health, and finance can be devastating. Filing a wrongful termination / discrimination lawsuit is a way for an employee to seek relief, but it can also take a long time to settle adding more emotional and financial stress.

Most plaintiffs involved in wrongful termination or employment discrimination lawsuit are not aware that they can apply for lawsuit funding, a non-recourse pre-settlement cash advance before their lawsuit is settled. Lawsuit funding is considered a secured non-recourse because if the lawsuit reaches a final verdict in favor of the defendant, the lawsuit cash advance is forgiven; the plaintiff is absolved from repayment. Plaintiff only repays the lawsuit funding if, and when they win or settle the case.

If you have been wrongfully terminated or discharged, here are four easy steps in seeking lawsuit funding.

1. Complete the quick and easy application on line or via phone.
2. A representative from the lawsuit funding company will contact your attorney to request necessary documentation to review your request.
3. Once a completed application is received, the underwriters will review all documentation and make a determination. This process will take approximately 24 hours.
4. If approved, you and your attorney will sign the lawsuit funding agreement. Then funds can be wired to your bank account.

There are no upfront costs or monthly payments with lawsuit funding. Credit and employment history are not a factor. The lawsuit cash advance is paid back, plus fees, from the proceeds of the final recovery once the lawsuit is resolved.

By providing lawsuit funding, Lawsuit Financial helps plaintiffs to get relief from financial issues and helps them resist financial pressures to take low settlement offers. Lawsuit funding gives plaintiffs and their attorney the time required to induce the utmost attainable value for the case.

Lawsuit funding is not for everyone, but it may be necessary for a desperate plaintiff struggling to make ends meet. In the past, financially strapped plaintiffs were forced to settle their lawsuit for less than case value to avoid losing their home or vehicle. They could not get a bank loan or line of credit if they had lost their job.

Michigan trial attorney, Mark Bello, is sympathetic to the financial needs of injured plaintiffs. Mark is the founder and CEO of Lawsuit Financial Corporation, a lawsuit funding company that provides cash advances to plaintiffs for necessary living expenses during the pre-settlement or post-settlement phases of litigation. Lawsuit cash advances allow a case to proceed through the legal process without pressure to settle early. Although described by some as a lawsuit loan, pre-settlement funding is not a loan. You must repay a loan whether you win your case or not. On the other hand, lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance on the future value of your case meaning if you lose your case, you owe the funding company nothing, even the cash advance is yours to keep. This is a very important point: the litigation funding company takes all the risk. The plaintiff only repays the cash advance if, and when he/she successfully settles.

How do you know if lawsuit funding is the best option for pending auto accident or personal injury lawsuit? Here are a few questions to consider before pursuing lawsuit funding:

•Are you faced with dire financial circumstances, such as unable to pay the mortgage or put food on the table?
•Have you tried all other sources of cash and were unsuccessful?
•Without a lawsuit cash advance will you be forced to settle your suit for less than case value?

You no longer have to accept a low settlement offer. In the lawsuit process, many plaintiffs are forced to accept a low offer due to the financial hardship that many victims experience soon after their personal injury. A lawsuit cash advance will allow your attorney the time needed to get you full value for your case. Lawsuit Financial empowers plaintiffs to pursue their lawsuit for the settlement they deserve. We can prevent insurance companies from taking advantage of victims during financially difficult times. Before you settle for less than case value, contact Lawsuit Financial.

A $3,000 traffic signal cost the city of San Diego $1.8 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of a motorcyclist filed a lawsuit against the city after the man was killed in April 2009. The motorcyclist was riding northbound Pacific Highway when a 17-year-old driver of a Toyota Corolla heading the opposite direction turned left on Cedar Street in front of him. The motorcyclist tried to veer out of the way but struck the rear passenger side of the Corolla. He died of traumatic head injuries.

The lawsuit stated that the city failed to make improvements to the dangerous intersection despite the fact that at least a dozen serious accidents have occurred from 2006 - 2009. The City Attorney admitted that the city had been slow in addressing complaints about the dangerous intersection because of budget constraints. Without a left-turn yield sign or turn signal, drivers get the impression that they can turn left once the signal turned green.
The plaintiff’s attorney proved the city was aware that the intersection was dangerous, and that they avoided efforts to make it safe including the installing a $3,000 traffic signal. Three months after this fatal motorcycle accident, the city installed a left- turn signal. Although the city doesn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing, the City Council unanimously approved the settlement.

This motorcycle accident is a perfect example why budgets should not be skimped on especially when safety is important. Accidents occur every year because of highway and road design failures; carelessness and negligence to upgrade and maintain road conditions. Safety doesn’t necessarily have to mean improving a poor design. As in this case, sometimes a road may become safer simply by adding a traffic signal. Now, the city of San Diego will have to pay $1.8 million because it was worried about $3,000 that could have saved a life.

Dangerous roadway lawsuit cases are difficult and expensive, even in cases when the roadway has been the site of previous accidents. The issue in these cases is whether the government failed to fulfill its obligations of making sure a dangerous road is somewhat forgiving of driver error. Successful cases like this one directly force changes in dangerous road conditions that can save lives.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of someone else, it is important that you seek legal advice from an auto accident attorney. Victims may also need to seek lawsuit funding to help with their medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of income, and everyday bills. It is sometimes difficult to make ends meet when situations like this occur. All too often, plaintiffs will look to settle their case too soon and for too little because they are financially strapped. Lawsuit Financial can give plaintiffs the money they need immediately; this immediate lawsuit cash advance funding allows them to take care of their financial obligations while giving their attorney the time needed to seek appropriate justice.

Auto accidents can be devastating, and there will always be people willing to risk their lives and the lives of others by driving drunk. Often times, victims may be faced with loss of income, medical expenses, physical therapy, permanent disabilities, vehicle repair/replacement, and funeral expenses. Although victims may be able to file an auto accident lawsuit, it is not uncommon for plaintiffs to face financial hardships until a settlement is reached. Reaching a lawsuit settlement can be a lengthy process as the insurance company attempts delay, deny, and defend. As the case drags on, they hope victims will cut their losses and accept a low-ball offer. Any offer can be tempting if bills and expenses are mounting. Even if a victim wins their lawsuit, it may take a long time to actually receive the settlement money.

This is where lawsuit funding can help victims regain control of their lives and their finances. A lawsuit cash advance is risk-free; a non-recourse cash advance based on the successful outcome of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Since lawsuit funding is based on the merit of the case, credit and employment are irrelevant. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments, and the cash advance is only repaid if, and when the case successfully settles.

If you have been in a drunk driving auto accident and experiencing financial hardship, contact Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice litigation company. Don't let the insurance company victimize you again by forcing you to accept a low offer. Lawsuit Financial is here to give you a “staying power” advantage, pursue your lawsuit with confidence, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Do you know that 49 children died last year from heat stroke in cars? It happened three times in one day, the worst day. The facts in each case vary, somewhat; but, in each case, there is that terrible moment when a parent realizes what he/she has done, often through a phone call from a spouse or caregiver. The phone call is followed by a frantic sprint to the car. And 49 times, last year, a parent’s worst nightmare was realized.

Last year’s statistics are staggering; but here’s another sobering statistic: It is only June 9, and 8 more children have become victims in 2011. With many more hot summer days to come, a caring organization, KidsAndCards.org is warning parents and caregivers to take extra precautions so that they may avoid leaving children alone in vehicles and experiencing the ultimate tragedy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that these types of incidents are the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths.

Janette Fennell is founder and president of KidsAndCars.org; this national nonprofit child safety organization’s sole mission is to prevent injuries and deaths of children in and around motor vehicles. Since 1998 when the organization began tracking data and working on the issue, more than 500 children have died in these preventable tragedies. That is an average of almost 40 preventable deaths per year.

So, why are these deaths happening with such frequency? Stories are similar; they usually involve a parent who has unintentionally left his/her child in the back seat. Busy parents may have been late for work, deviated from a normal routine, or be distracted by a cell phone or thoughts of future events of a soon-to-be-busy day. These distractions change lives forever. And, please, do not believe for an instant that this can’t happen to you or a child in your care. Even the most educated, conscientious, and loving parents can forget a sleeping baby in the back seat.

You may be asking yourself – how can a parent fail to remember their own child? A combination of sleep deprivation, stress, and change of routine are often contributing factors in memory failure that has, in past cases, led to child vehicular heat stroke. When things run smoothly, a person can multi-task fairly well; add one of these factors or distractions and that ability is diminished. Think about it. How many of you throw in a load of laundry, then forget about the load because the phone rang, or the kids are fighting or need lunch? Have you ever put something on the stove and forgot about it? Remember the old Steve Martin routine? There is an exhausting list of “I forgot’s”.

To prevent child vehicular heat stroke death:
•Never leave a child unattended inside a motor vehicle – even if the air-conditioning is on or a window is cracked.
•Never let children play in or around a parked car.
•Always keep the vehicle locked, even in your garage.
•Make it routine to put your handbag, wallet, cell phone or laptop on the floor of the backseat.
•Make it a habit to open the back door and look in the backseat of your vehicle before locking the doors and walking away.
•Ask your babysitter or child-care provider to call you within 10 minutes if your child hasn’t arrived on time.
•Avoid distractions while you are driving. Putting the cell phone in the back seat not only reduces the risks of a serious or deadly accident caused by inattentive driving; it also helps prevent leaving your child in the vehicle unattended.

Lawsuit Financial supports any effort to prevent senseless injuries or deaths to children. Most trial lawyers are pleased to become involved in safety efforts that help prevent such tragedies, rather than becoming involved, afterwards, to pursue justice for someone who has experienced it. Trial lawyer involvement in KidsAndCars.org is one good example. The Keenan Kids Foundation, the brain child of Atlanta Georgia trial lawyer Don Keenan, is another. This foundation provides training and financial resources to prevent playground injuries. To receive additional information or to lend your support to either or both of these wonderful organizations, please visit their websites at KidsAndCars.org or Keenan Kids Foundation.

Lawsuit funding, a lawsuit cash advance on your expected settlement is a valuable, yet often misunderstood service for plaintiffs. Litigation funding was created to help financially strapped plaintiffs during a pending lawsuit. Most plaintiffs waiting for their cases to resolve endure a long, sometimes drawn out, litigation process. The waiting period can last months, even years.

One of the most frequent reasons plaintiffs settle their cases too soon, and for less than they are worth is because they lack money for living expenses. Many are disabled; insurance companies know this and take advantage of their circumstances by delaying, denying, and defending, thus forcing plaintiffs to accept low settlements due to financial hardships. An emergency cash advance in the form of legal finance, can take the pressure off giving plaintiffs and their attorneys time to hold out for larger settlements or verdicts.

Many plaintiffs who are involved in lawsuits don’t realize legal funding is available. Litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance on the future value of cases. In other words, unlike traditional bank loans, with pre-settlement funding you owe nothing if you lose your case; not even the money that was advanced. Additionally, there are no fees to apply and no monthly payments to make. The only time you pay is if, and when, you win your case.

Knowledge and understanding of the legal process is important in the lawsuit funding industry. Mark Bello, CEO/Director of Lawsuit Financial, has the most combined legal and lawsuit financing experience -13 years in litigation funding and almost 35 years as a trial lawyer. He is considered an expert in the lawsuit funding industry.

The approval process is simple and fast; it can be completed in less than two days. It is based solely on the merits of your pending case. First, you must be represented by an attorney. If you have not retained an attorney, Lawsuit Financial can assist in finding the best attorney available in all 50 states. After receiving your application, your case is reviewed by our funding specialists. If approved, cash will be wired to your account or sent via overnight mail.

With bills paid and the pressure to settle too early gone, lawsuit funding has leveled the playing field with the insurance company. Contact Lawsuit Financial for a lawsuit cash advance so you can have peace of mind and wait for what your case is really worth.

Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia is now among the list of hospitals accused of radiation overdoses in bran scan patients. Cabell has admitted to over radiating patients between October 9, 2009 to November 23, 2010. The hospital is now facing numerous lawsuits with approximately 100 patients affected by the over-radiation.

According to records, Cabell patients were overdosed with radiation up to two weeks after the FDA publicly issued a report on several hundred cases at other hospitals and sent warning notices to all the hospitals with CT scanners. It is alleged that Cabell was fully aware of over-radiation in some of their patients for three months, but failed to disclose the information.

In cases like this, victims need the services of a personal injury lawyer to guide them through the process of obtaining compensation. A personal injury lawyer helps families hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. When looking for legal representation, you need to know that you are entrusting your case to an attorney that has your best interest in mind. You need an attorney who specializes in cases similar to yours. Lawsuit Financial can assist you in finding the best attorney available in all 50 states. We have strong relationships with the best attorneys nationwide. Within 24 hours, we will have at least one, most often three top-notch attorneys for you to choose from, and our referral system is absolutely free.

Most people live paycheck to paycheck, and are not financially prepared for unforeseen expenses that occur with medical negligence or a serious accident. The bills can start piling up. Due to the complexity of a medical negligence lawsuit, receiving compensation for your loss can take considerable time. Lawsuit funding helps victims overcome the financial obstacles. Lawsuit Financial provides pre-settlement cash advances so victims are able to pay their bills and await full cash settlement rather than settling too soon for less than case value. Our lawsuit cash advance is risk-free; it is non-recourse funding which means in the unlikely event you do not successfully win your case, you don’t have to pay back the cash advance. Before settling your case too soon, for too little, call Lawsuit Financial or visit us online for your financial peace of mind.